Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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